Monthly Archives: November 2023

The third-gen Apple AirPods are down to $140 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

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Apple’s third-gen AirPods have dropped back down to a record-low price for the Black Friday shopping season. This $30 discount comes back around every so often, but it remains rare in the world of AirPod discounts. That also means that these buds tend to sell out quickly when they're on sale, so if you've needed a new pair for yourself or want to gift these to someone for the holidays, now's a good time to grab them.

Released in 2021, the third-gen AirPods brought massive improvements to Apple's popular wireless earbuds. The company redesigned them to be more comfortable and fit better in different ear shapes, and those hardware changes also help lift sound quality. A custom driver and a high-dynamic-range amplifier also bring a lot to the table, and the whole revamped package produces noticeably better sound than that of their predecessors. While these buds do not support ANC, they do support spatial audio, dynamic head tracking and Adaptive EQ, all of which contribute to the overall sound improvements.

Battery life has improved here as well: Apple estimates six hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours when factoring in the extra juice their charging case provides. When we reviewed these buds, we managed to get around seven hours of life on a single charge (spatial audio on, dynamic head tracking off), and overall, those battery life estimates are pretty decent when it comes to true wireless earbuds.

These AirPods, like every other pair of earbuds Apple makes, has an H1 chip inside that enables features like hands-free Siri and quick pairing and switching between Apple devices. It's one of the reasons the company's earbuds are so popular: if you live within the Apple ecosystem and use an iPhone, iPad or MacBook, using AirPods with any and all of those devices is pretty seamless. Given this sale, the third-gen buds could make a good gift for the Apple obsessive on your list this year, or a good replacement for any aging earbuds you may have.

Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo’s Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-third-gen-apple-airpods-are-down-to-140-in-amazons-black-friday-sale-145507691.html?src=rss

Building AI sports commentators using GPT4 Vision and OpenAI Text to Speech

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Making AI sports commentators

In the ever-evolving domain of sports and Esports, the introduction of AI commentary is reshaping how we experience these events. Unlike human commentators, AI brings a level of consistency and reliability that is unaffected by fatigue or emotional bias. This translates into a steady, quality commentary throughout an event, ensuring that every moment is captured […]

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Xbox Omega ring update released by Microsoft

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Xbox Omega ring update

Microsoft just announced a new update for Xbox. It’s coming to the Omega ring, which means some of you will get to try it out before everyone else. This update is all about making your Xbox run better and smoother. What’s in the Update: This update, called OS Version XB_FLT_2311ZN25398.2917.231115-1800, is available from November 16 […]

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Designing logos with words using DallE 3 and ChatGPT

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Designing logos with words using AI 2024

If you are interested in quickly creating new logos for your next business idea you might be interested to know that you can utilize the power of DallE 3 and ChatGPT to help you generate ideas or even a final solution. Enabling you to brainstorm a variety of different ideas quickly and effectively before employing […]

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How to add custom ringtones to your iPhone

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The iconic ringtone of an iPhone has become instantly recognizable, a subtle yet distinct signature sound that sets these devices apart. While the default ringtones are undoubtedly pleasing, nothing quite matches the thrill of hearing your favorite song or a personalized sound as your iPhone rings. Fortunately, adding custom ringtones to your iphone is a […]

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $50 off in an Amazon Black Friday deal

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $50 off as part of an early Black Friday sale on Amazon. This brings the price down to $379 and represents a record-low for the recently-released flagship headphones. They just launched last month, so getting any deal at all is a nice surprise.

We loved these headphones in our official review, but thought they were a bit on the expensive side, so this deal couldn’t have come at a better time. We praised the best-in-class active noise cancellation technology, comfortable form factor and improved transparency mode. The sound quality is also on point, with “considerably warmer and clearer” audio signals when compared to previous models. We went as far to say that the QuietComfort Ultra headphones are finally letting Bose catch up to rivals Sony and Sennheiser in the sound quality department.

They also feature a unique spatial audio mode that claims to provide a more immersive listening experience, though we found these tools to be something of a mixed bag. Sometimes it makes songs sound significantly better, which is great, but other times it can muddy the audio a bit.

In any event, if you’re looking for some great headphones at a slightly reduced cost, this is your chance to fill up those stockings with premium audio ahead of the actual Black Friday sales.

Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo’s Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-are-50-off-in-early-black-friday-sale-140058854.html?src=rss

The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026

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It can be tough to find a good gift for tech obsessives. Since they keep up with the latest releases, they probably already have the new high-profile gadgets out there. Luckily, Engadget staffers keep their eyes peeled all year long for the truly unique stuff. We travel to CES, attend product launches, cover major and minor tech events — we also can’t help but buy ourselves any zany, clever, addictive or productive tech we happen to stumble across. In short, we’ve got some ideas about good gifts for tech nerds (which we are).

Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/the-best-tech-gifts-and-cool-gadgets-for-2026-140052977.html?src=rss

How AI can help you find fantastic holiday gifts for friends, family or yourself

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AI-generated gift recommendations

  As we step into the bustling holiday season, the quest to find the perfect gifts for friends, family, or even a little something special for yourself often turns into an overwhelming expedition. Navigating through countless options, keeping up with the latest trends, and balancing personal preferences can make the joy of gift-giving seem like […]

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Digitally clone yourself using Eternity AI

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No, April falls is not year adjust yet but one company is now offering the ability to use artificial intelligence to enable you to “live for ever”. Or at least as an AI entity which uses your thoughts and voice to replicate you. In an age where technology continuously redefines the possible, Eternity AI is […]

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Engadget Podcast: Why the PlayStation Portal is truly baffling

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Sony’s next “PSP,” the PlayStation Portal, is one odd little device. It can only stream games from your PlayStation 5 – beyond that, it’s a $200 doorstop. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with CNET’s Scott Stein about the Portal and the many ways it baffles us. While it does manage to stream games from the PS5 just fine, it’s also expensive, clunky and lacks basic features like Bluetooth audio support. It’s really only meant for the most diehard PS5 owners (and even they should probably wait for a sale).

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Topics

  • What was Sony thinking with the Playstation Portal? (With CNET’s Scott Stein) – 0:54

  • Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to Copilot – 27:34

  • Qi 2 wireless charging standard will bring Magsafe’s satisfying magnetic click to all supported phones – 34:03

  • Nothing Phone 2 is getting iMessage...sort of – 47:40

  • Late breaking: Apple confirms RCS is coming to iPhones next year – 52:15

  • WhatsApp free storage on Google Drive is coming to an end – 53:53

  • Working on – 1:06:52

  • Pop culture picks – 1:07:34

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Credits
Hosts: Cherlynn Low and Devindra Hardawar
Guest: Scott Stein
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien

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